Lyrics
Since I know you
Expressing knowledge or awareness of someone
Well I should know better
Acknowledging a realization and admitting a need for improvement
When I saw him in
Referring to an encounter with a third person
My favorite sweater
Recalling a past memory associated with a personal item (sweater)
It’s never coming back home again
Expressing the irreversibility of a situation or loss
She took it off
Describing an action of removing the sweater
The day he met her
Linking the removal of the sweater to the beginning of a romantic relationship
Then he took her out
Describing the subsequent actions in the relationship
I’ve never been so bitter
Expressing bitterness and resentment towards the situation
I couldn’t seem to keep hold of it
Acknowledging difficulty in retaining control over the situation
Well, I said I’m leaving
Announcing a decision to leave
Cause you watched me, watch you, watch him
Highlighting the dynamic of being observed in a complex relationship
Well, I thought we’d sort it out
Expressing a previous expectation of resolving the issues
I drew it out
Indicating an attempt to address the situation
But you did one better
Acknowledging the other person's successful actions
You got him now
Confirming the other person's new relationship status
And he’s got my sweater
Expressing attachment to the lost item (sweater)
I’ll never give up that cardigan
Affirming a refusal to give up a significant possession
Well, I said I’m leaving
Reiterating the decision to leave
Cause you watched me, watch you, watch him
Repeating the observation of being watched in the complex relationship
Well I thought we’d sort it out
Expressing disappointment in not resolving the issues
That’s it, I said I'm leaving
Finalizing the decision to leave
We’re done with subtle meaning
Rejecting subtle communication and opting for directness
You won’t be sleeping home tonight
Indicating a consequence for the other person's actions
I know you know the feeling
Asserting an understanding of the emotional state of the other person
While staring at the ceiling
Describing a contemplative moment while facing emotional turmoil
Just think how I'll be moving
Reflecting on personal growth and moving forward
I’ll never be coming home again
Declaring a permanent departure from the current situation
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